Our BMW M3 left us stranded! Let's fix the SMG transmission! (Gear Position Sensor + Programming)
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- Watch me diagnose and repair our 2004 BMW E46 M3 with a Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG that would randomly get stuck in gear withe error codes 36 and 37. I also show you how to set up BMW factory level INPA software to reset the adaptations for the SMG transmission which is required after the sensor replacement. Check the links below for more videos, parts, and information!
Gear Position Sensor E46 M3:
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INPA Cable:
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SMG Common Issues Video:
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Really Miss your e46 M3 DIY videos .
SMGs are very reliable. The only thing that needs to change is the smg motor, but everything else still functional. 152k in mine and love every mile
I actually did my compression spring and pin lock behind the top blind plug (gear getting stuck and lag on shifts over 3k RPM) just by tilting the trans down it was tight but it’s possible to do without dropping the whole thing. I made a tool to get the plug back in since it’s a press plug. Man, it felt good to save a stack or 2 in labor cost a shop would charge. 🤙🏻
I had a 2004 SMG 330i and had about 4 transmission mechatronics issues. Costs varied between $400 to $900 each labor +parts. After the first failure I never had confidence in the car. Engine, though was solid.
Fantastic work, E46 M3 is my dream car!
You know what my dream car is after owning my BMW? A Lexus! 😅
@@TheFrenchPug lexus so expensive ! for mentenaince* live in france may be because it's too rare in this country*
@@TheFrenchPug which region u live? me Rhône alpe au sud de lyon*
Great fix guys! The convertible season is coming, so make sure you can enjoy summer this year. Dutch regards Nico.
SMG is awesome with a csl smg tune. Once you get all the issues sorted.
Nice work, guys! I always learn something new from your vids.
Taco Bell paint job cracked me up!
Thanks for this mate. Looking forward to the diff rebuild.
Keep it up bro 😎 been a fan for years. What do you think about X5 E70? Diesel engine.
Original smgs with the 24v upgrade brushless motors and extended accumulator are the ones to have. Makes smg bombproof. Manual conversions will fall out of favour among collectors.
Hahahah this is funny I literally did this job today too. Funnily enough there are nearly no CZcams videos on it….
For those who found this comment, and are struggling with the top hex bolt on the GPS: you can use a floor jack + a block of wood to lower the tranny maybe an inch or two and it allows you to reach it properly.
That or you have to bend an hex key, which I did. I cannot recommend this method LOL.
Best of luck all
142K miles on my 03 SMG and never had any problems.
When you dont drive it anywhere. It will never give you much trouble….
I had codes 38 and 35 SMG on period. Replaced the smg pump motor and it sounded god awful like nails on a chalk board then electrical burning smell. Decided to just manual swap and never had an issue with that BS again 😂
U must have money to wanna manual swap lol
@@finecrazygunz I'll take the manual any day over that hydraulic bs 🗑️ when it works it's fine but it's when it doesn't work car is a brick
Will 4ef5 selection angle sensor, cause a intermittent NO CRANK, NO START? I have a 550i smg2 sitting for 2 years now. New alt and battery and IBS...SIMPLE YES OR NO WOULD BE GREAT
I got a 2004 545i with the ssg trans which is similar to this trans and I have code 4EF4 and its doing what you described. But it has 2 not sure which one to replace any advice? Also I replaced the pump and didnt run adaptations could that have made it mess up? I do want to point out that the car ran amazing for a while after changing the pump but now this code came out pretty annoying tbh
could tell it was sick,look at the colour (shitbox brown i believe)
I kind of have the same issue. Possible to get in 1, N and R with engine off, but with engine on, not possible. It goes into 1 or R in the display for a very brief moment (and you hear it mechanically), but instantly falls out to N again. Only with engine running. I actually have zero codes for this in INPA or any other scanner. Any idea what it could be? Im guessing not gear position sensor, since it works with the engine off? Actuator?
What is the 38 hydraulic pressure bro ....
My friend I have 2002 BMW m3 and I’m getting this code 00004f do you know the problems
Is it really possible to "repair" the GPS without replacing it with a new one, and how?
So my Automatic 04 330ci has 83,913 miles on it & code P0700 comes up as Transmission Control Module (Mil Request) what could the problem be for my car
Do you know of any BMW software that works on the E36 chassis ?
where are you guys located in NC?
What’s going on with Selena’s v8
Haven’t had time to tear into the engine yet, most likely an issue with a lifter that’s going to end up with a cam upgrade too
@@ShopLifeTV HI there ,Can you help me please? "I replaced the valve cover gasket and after starting the engine, it started to hum and the engine ran as if a cylinder was misfiring. The humming noise comes from the CCV tube that goes into the valve cover. When I disconnect it, there is pressure coming from the tube that causes the humming. When I block the tube with my hand, the engine runs well. Do you know how to solve this problem?" Thanks Joseph
Clunk might be the subframe
Any competent BMW mechanic in LA county for a 6MT conversion?
I paid 3k to fix smg, new pump broke after 5k miles so I paid 10k to convert to manual with new flywheel
Money man lol
For 6k i rather make it an LS swap 🤟🏼
Convert it to a manual.
Permanent SMG fix lol
True story, SMG sucks imo
@@naimjacobs2372 The Achilles heal is the pump. Seals go bad mainly, but fortunately you can actually overhaul them unlike the SMG I
aren't those smg's notorious for going bad and having problems? I'd do manual all day
Yes, they are.
I have a 2003 M3 convertible with SMG and this scares me to death my car has 105,985 on it I'm so worried I'm having to replace all the suspension in the front and rear of the car I'm replacing both drivers and passenger side Rear Trailing Arms and Alot of other stuff I really want my car running like it's supposed to and this is scaring me the things that can go wrong with the SMG I love it though I really do like the SMG I was looking to upgrade my software for the SMG transmission and I was trying to find a place to reinforce the rear subframe but no shop will do it I can't find any shop anywhere that will work on it besides some suspension stuff I am not knowing where to take it or what to do so if anyone can have any ideas I would appreciate it thanks
I wouldn't stress about SMG problems. The whole system really isn't that complicated. Worst case scenario you manual swap it
@@ricegarage i don't know how to drive a manual car I would never have the money or find a place to manual swap it I live in Branson Missouri and id have to just fix my SMG pump or whatever goes wrong with it I can't find any places to even do something like that where I live
@@ricegarage i can't even find a place to do rear subframe reinforcement and I can't even find a place to do valve adjustment for it either no one works in these cars where I'm at I'm not knowing where to take it to have anything done I am getting my rear Trailing Arms and suspension replaced at Big O tires the only place I can find to do anything to it im even having Oil Pan gasket done soon Also I can't find anywhere that does the important services I need I am very concerned about the vanos and rid bearings and rear subframe the dealership I was going to I can't go there anymore they were lying to me and actually lying to me in my face about a couple cars I got mad and said I was calling BMW Of North America and they said never to come back I've owned 9 different BMW models and this is my first M car so I am really not knowing where to go or what im going to do for some of the services i desperately need
Full stops man, full stops...
Get ready for some repairs.
Regular automatic transmission lasts longer than SMG. FACT!
How the hell you come to that assumption
SMG trash, manual good